Ethridge votes for extended unemployment benefits July 23, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted yesterday to support extending unemployment benefits to millions of Americans after benefits were stalled for weeks in a U.S. Senate stalemate. The legislation, which passed the House of Representatives 272-152, brings n ....(read more) Etheridge Praises New Wall Street Reform Law July 22, 2010 Bignews.biz U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) released the following statement today on the President's signing of the Wall Street Reform Law: "As a former North Carolina small businessman, I have always believed in America's free enterprise system. However, common sense rules are needed ....(read more) Etheridge reaffirms commitment to social security July 16, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) said today that Social Security is as important as ever as it approaches its 75th Anniversary on August 14, 2010, as the House Ways and Means Committee Subcommittee on Social Security held a hearing, "Social Securi ....(read more) Treasury Report Shows Businesses Have Hired an Estimated 4.5 Million Workers Eligible for Hire Act July 12, 2010 Those Businesses Are Now Eligible to Receive up to a Projected $8.5 Billion in HIRE Act Tax Exemptions and Credits for Hiring Unemployed Americans SANFORD, NC  The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released a new report showing that, from February 2010 to May 2010, businesses have hired an ....(read more) Etheridge Votes for Wall Street Reform Legislation July 01, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted in favor of H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which passed the House by a vote of 237-192. The legislation will implement tough Wall Street reforms to put Main Street first and protect ....(read more) Etheridge Calls for Unemployment Benefit Extension June 30, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted yesterday for H.R. 5618, the Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act, which would have extended unemployment insurance benefits to tens of thousands of North Carolina families in need. The legislation ....(read more) Etheridge votes to restore Medicare cuts June 28, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) announced House passage of H.R. 3962, fully-paid-for legislation which reverses a 21 percent payment cut for doctors in Medicare and TRICARE which began to be implemented last week. This legislation provides a retroactive ....(read more) "Donut hole" checks on their way June 11, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) announced today that Medicare will begin mailing out $250 checks to tens of thousands of seniors to close the 'donut hole' to make up for the prescription drug coverage gap affecting North Carolina's senior citizens. "North Ca ....(read more) Shovels dig in on symbolic start to LCHS renovations June 05, 2010 Chelsea Kellner Sanford Herald Lee County High School senior Jamillah Terry recalls being forced to sit on the floor when her overcrowded psychology class ran out of desks. Senior Tazchae Medley remembers leaky roofs and overflowing storm drains around campus. Junior Anthony Bailey said ma ....(read more) Duncan promotes bill with $23B to save teachers' jobs June 04, 2010 Matthew E. Milliken Durham Herald Sun Saying "We can't afford to take a step back," the U.S. secretary of education urged an audience of Durham educators and community leaders Thursday to support a federal bill that would provide $23 billion to save teaching jobs. "We can't afford to see cl ....(read more) Etheridge presses passage of education jobs fund June 04, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) called for a new education jobs fund at an event today with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Governor Bev Perdue at Southern High School in Durham. The education jobs fund would provide emergency funding to sta ....(read more) Etheridge votes for jobs and tax bill June 01, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted to support more than a million American jobs and provide middle class families with more tax cuts as the U.S. House passed H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs & Closing Tax Loopholes Act." "Although we're making progress in bo ....(read more) Broadway's memorial war provides solemn setting for annual service May 31, 2010 Alexa Milan Sanford Herald Despite balmy temperatures, about 100 people gathered at the North Carolina Veterans Memorial on Monday to honor local veterans and fallen soldiers. "Even though it's hot in the sun, I promise in Afghanistan or Iraq it's a heck of a lot hotter," said Congressman Bob ....(read more) Bill provision will save Garland Shirt Co. jobs May 27, 2010 Sherry Matthews Sampson Independent A tax extenders bill, which could get an approving nod from the U.S. Senate later this week, includes a provision that would help secure nearly 200 jobs at the Garland Shirt Company U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C., said in a conference call Wednesday that the b ....(read more) Etheridge kicks off Nat'l Small Business Week May 26, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) highlighted "National Small Business Week" in Raleigh yesterday at a coffee house in downtown Raleigh, and called on Congress to pass The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act to help American small businesses grow. ....(read more) Op-ed: Choosing Main Street over Wall Street May 20, 2010 Fayetteville Observer By Rep. Bob Etheridge As a former North Carolina small businessman, I have always believed in America's free enterprise system. But the bandits on Wall Street have proven that unchecked greed by a few bad actors has disastrous effects on middle-class families. We need ....(read more) Congressman tours district's STEM lab May 17, 2010 Sanford Herald SANFORD - U.S. Congressman Bob Etheridge, D-Lillington, got a look at some of Lee County's youngest engineers Monday. The lawmaker toured one of Lee County Schools' most touted science labs at East Lee Middle School as Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives ramp up for a ....(read more) Harnett Takes School Plea To National Leader May 10, 2010 Defense appropriations chair meets with area leaders in Spring Lake Dunn Daily Record Harnett County has been asking for help from the federal government to deal with military-related growth for several years and got one more opportunity Monday. One of the leading defense lawmakers in the coun ....(read more) Congressional resolution honors courthouse April 29, 2010 Chatham News Representatives Bob Etheridge (NC, Second District) and David Price (NC, Fourth District) introduced a resolution supported by the entire North Carolina delegation last week, which honors the historical and community significance of the Chatham County Courthouse. Etheridge and Pr ....(read more) Republicans up Their Attacks on Small Business and Health Care Tax Credits April 28, 2010 World News Vine Small Businesses and Tax-exempt Organizations will soon be receiving instructions from the Internal Revenue Service, regarding the tax credits that are now available to them via the Health Reform Law. This is one of the first provisions to be implemented under the new law desig ....(read more) Local jobless rates fall in March April 24, 2010 Jonathan Owens Sanford Herald SANFORD - Lee County's unemployment rate dropped more than a percentage point in March according to figures released by the N.C. Employment Security Commission Friday. The county's rate for March came in at 13.2 percent, down from 14.5 percent in February. March' ....(read more) Etheridge votes for veteran health service act April 22, 2010 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), voted Tuesday to support the well-being and quality care of America's veterans by helping to pass the "Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act". The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 419-0. The legislation supports the growin ....(read more) Resolution honors Chatham Courthouse April 21, 2010 Representatives Bob Etheridge (NC-02) and David Price (NC-04) introduced a resolution supported by the entire North Carolina delegation on Tuesday which honors the historical and community significance of the Chatham County Courthouse. Congressmen Bob Etheridge, David Price have each visited the ....(read more) Congressman Etheridge talks student loan legislation at Johnston Community College April 15, 2010 Cleveland Post Congressman Bob Etheridge visited Johnston Community College Wednesday to talk to students, financial aid staff, and college administrators about new federal student-loan legislation. The revamping of the student-loan program was included in the federal health care package which ....(read more) Etheridge: Support for health care law will grow April 07, 2010 News and Observer Democratic U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge said he believes support for the health care law will grow as the public becomes more aware of the benefits. He said Republicans have been making false claims about the health care law, calling it, among other things, a "government takeover" ....(read more) U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge explains his health care vote April 02, 2010 Andrew Barksdale Fayetteville Observer U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge says his hesitation over the health care bill that he ultimately supported came down to a combination of soul-searching and feedback from constituents. "You've got to do both," said the Democrat from Lillington. "You want to know ....(read more) Etheridge touts loan program during school tour April 02, 2010 Jim Holt Rocky Mount Telegram A long-standing proponent of special USDA grants, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge made a brief appearance at Middlesex Elementary on Thursday to see firsthand how rural development funding will be used to renovate the school. For more than 30 minutes, staff from Nash-Roc ....(read more) A hero's return, for the moment April 01, 2010 BY ROB CHRISTENSEN - Staff writer News and Observer RALEIGH -- U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, who could face a perilous re-election effort this fall, received a raucous welcome home to his district Wednesday night, from Democrats who praised him for his courage in voting to help pass the new health c ....(read more) County ready to secure loan for Middlesex school March 31, 2010 KEN MURCHISON Spring Hope Enterprise The Nash County Board of Commissioners was scheduled to adopt a resolution Wednesday to secure a lower-interest loan to fund the Middlesex Elementary School renovation project. The board called for a special meeting in order to take advantage of the lower ....(read more) Etheridge statement on reconciliation bill signing March 31, 2010 Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) released the following statement about yesterday's signing of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. "As the first member of my family to graduate from college, I know firsthand that higher education is the key to the American ....(read more) NCDOT breaks ground on section of Sanford Bypass March 30, 2010 WMBF News At a special ceremony on Monday, State Transportation Secretary Gene Conti, NC Board of Transportation member David Burns, Congressman Bob Etheridge, and other local and state officials broke ground on a section of the Sanford Bypass from NC-42 to NC-87 in Sanford. The ceremony took pla ....(read more) Historic Health Care Reform March 24, 2010 Editorial Spring Hope Enterprise History was made this week as President Obama signed into law the Senate health care bill that was approved by the House largely along party lines Sunday. Thanks to the Democrats, and no thanks to the Republicans, almost all Americans will eventually be able to e ....(read more) House Approves Job Creation Infrastructure Bill March 24, 2010 Home in Henderson Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina-member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today voted to pass legislation to spur job creation and reinvigorate our economy. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act, passed the House by a vote of 246-178 and in ....(read more) Etheridge Statement on Health Care Law Signing March 23, 2010 Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) released a statement today on the President's signing, "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act": "Today the President signed into law a common sense plan to reduce sky-rocketing health costs for North Carolina families and small busi ....(read more) History, made March 23, 2010 Editorial News and Observer President Barack Obama countered naysayers within his own party along with steadfast Republican critics as he continued over many months to push dramatic changes in the way America's health care system works - or doesn't. It was, the president made clear, a defining i ....(read more) Etheridge at White House for HIRE Act Signing March 22, 2010 Home in Henderson Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina-member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined the President at the White House on Thursday to witness the signing into law of the bi-partisan Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act. The legislation, signed into la ....(read more) Etheridge statement on health care reform vote March 22, 2010 Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) released a statement last night on his upcoming vote on H.R. 4872, "The Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010": "The working families of the 2nd District need solutions, not more fear, neither the real fears of ....(read more) Poll: N.C. residents still support health care reform March 20, 2010 As the U.S. House of Representatives prepared Friday for its upcoming vote on a $940 billion health care reform bill, a new poll released shows North Carolinians' support for reform hasn't wavered in recent months. The results of the Elon Poll, taken March 14-17, shows that 78 percent of responde ....(read more) Etheridge to back health care reform March 19, 2010 WRAL U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, D-N.C., announced Friday that he will support health care reform, saying he believes it will "save lives and save money." "The working families of the 2nd District need solutions, not more fear, neither the real fears of rising cost nor the false fears spread by s ....(read more) Sanford Bypass will be 10,000th stimulus project March 19, 2010 WRAL The U.S. Highway 421 Bypass around Sanford will be the 10,000th project to be completed with federal stimulus funds, Vice President Joe Biden announced Thursday. Biden spoke about the Sanford Bypass while touting the success of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act during a visit to ....(read more) Senate passes $17.6B jobs bill March 17, 2010 Lisa Lerer Politico The Senate passed the first in a series of jobs bills Wednesday, marking the first major economic policy victory of the year for the Obama administration. The $17.6 billion legislation passed, 68-29, and went to President Barack Obama, who has pledged to sign it. The bill ....(read more) Etheridge named to budget group March 10, 2010 Smithfield Herald U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge has announced that he will co-chair a group of House Democrats working to promote responsible budgets to reduce the deficit and deal with the national debt. "As a former North Carolina small businessman, I know the importance of keeping your books bala ....(read more) House Adopts $15 Billion Plan to Spur Job Growth March 05, 2010 By CARL HULSE New York Times WASHINGTON - The House on Thursday approved a $15 billion measure intended to spur job creation by granting tax breaks to businesses that hire workers, as Democrats, bracing for new jobless figures, tried to show that Congress was doing something about stubborn unemp ....(read more) Etheridge votes for jobs bill March 04, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Today, Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina-member of the House Ways and Means Committee voted to support more than one million new jobs, spur private sector hiring, and help rebuild our crumbling infrastructure. The bi-partisan Hiring Incentives to Res ....(read more) Etheridge co-chairs group on reducing deficit debt March 04, 2010 Henderson Dispatch Rep. Bob Etheridge has announced that he will co-chair a working group of moderate Democrats in the House of Representatives to promote responsible budgets to reduce the deficit and deal with the national debt. After eight years of misplaced priorities and mismanagement from ....(read more) Geithner: HIRING Act "best bang for the buck" February 26, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner today told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that measures like Rep. Bob Etheridges HIRING Act provide the greatest "bang for the buck" for job creation. The Secretary testified at the House Budget Committee about the Administrati ....(read more) Etheridge says Congress focused on jobs February 25, 2010 By Ken Murchison Spring Hope Enterprise U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge said he hopes Congress will do better through the rest of this session than it has done so far. Speaking to a small gathering of area residents and governmental officials at the Town & Country Restaurant in Nashville Feb. 16, Eth ....(read more) Vann firefighters get federal funds February 23, 2010 Katie Holland Sampson Independent Vann Crossroads fire chief Jamey Jones can't help but be thrilled that a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has come through, paving the way for his department to receive $68,400 to help purchase equipment he said his firefighters greatly needed. ....(read more) Priming the pump February 21, 2010 Franklin Times During a town-hall like session over eggs and bacon Friday morning, Congressman Bob Etheridge said the country's road to recovery may wind a bit, but efforts continue to smooth the path. Etheridge held the session at the Murphy House, inviting residents, businessmen and educator ....(read more) Group sets date to break ground on military park business February 18, 2010 Fayetteville Observer By Rebecca Logan Staff writer The Partnership for Defense Innovation plans to break ground next month on a building at the All American Military Business Park being developed near Santa Fe Drive. PDI President Scott Perry made that announcement Wednesday night during th ....(read more) Stimulus money to improve Johnston's water quality February 18, 2010 WRAL Smithfield, N.C.  A year after President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion economic stimulus package into law, work funded with stimulus money proceeded on upgrading Johnston County's water treatment plant. Johnston County applied for nearly $12 million in stimulus funds for water-qua ....(read more) Etheridge welcomes new jobs to Raleigh February 18, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, marked the one-year anniversary of the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in a job creation announcement with construction workers and ....(read more) Tax prep workshop scheduled at FTCC February 17, 2010 Fayetteville Observer U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge will tout free tax preparation services available to students, active-duty military and low- to moderate-income North Carolinians on Thursday. At 10:30 a.m., Etheridge will hold a press conference in Room 242 of Fayetteville Technical Community Col ....(read more) Trace Fire Department gets $70K grant February 13, 2010 Sanford Herald SANFORD  The Carolina Trace Volunteer Fire Department has received more than $70,000 in grant funding for the purchase of new equipment and an exhaust removal system. Congressman Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) was on hand Friday to present a ceremonial check for $70,587 to depart ....(read more) Sampson native Etheridge seeks eigth term in House February 10, 2010 Sampson Independent LILLINGTON - U.S. Congressman Bob Etheridge, a Democrat, filed Monday for his eighth term in the U.S. House. "Today, I filed to seek re-election as congressman for North Carolina's Second District," Etheridge said in a prepared release e-mailed to the Independent late Monda ....(read more) Filing gets underway for party primaries February 09, 2010 KEN MURCHISON Spring Hope Enterprise Filing got underway Monday for this spring's party primaries. The filing period opened at noon Monday and candidates can file through noon on Friday, Feb. 26. Filing Monday were A.B. Swindell, a Democrat who represents the 11th district in the North Car ....(read more) Etheridge appraises Afghanistan, Pakistan February 07, 2010 News and Observer U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge returned from a recent trip to Afghanistan and said commanders there were "guardedly optimistic" about the situation. Etheridge, a Lillington Democrat whose district includes part of Fort Bragg, told reporters Friday that the 82nd Airborne is working t ....(read more) N.C. Congressman visits Afghanistan February 06, 2010 Henry Cunningham Fayetteville Observer Afghanistan "has a long way to go" to meet an 18-month timetable by which President Obama wants to turn the situation around, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge said Friday after a visit to the country. The Democrat from Lillington met with U.S. leaders who are try ....(read more) Etheridge statement on PAYGO Act February 05, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, a member of the House Budget Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement Thursday on final House passage H.J. Res. 45 the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act (PAYGO): "As a former small business owner, I kn ....(read more) OMB chief back hiring tax credit February 04, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, member of the House Budget Committee, questioned Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Peter Orszag, Ph.D., yesterday afternoon during the committee's consideration of the President's Fiscal Year 2011 budget proposal. During t ....(read more) Etheridge reaction to State of the Union Address January 29, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) issued the following statement in response to President Obamas address to Congress Wednesday night: "The President gave a strong speech tonight. I agree with his focus on job creation. We must work together for a common ....(read more) Lawmakers hunt for ways to rekindle hiring January 28, 2010 CATHERINE RAMPELL NY Times Legislators are showing renewed interest in proposals for a government subsidy to encourage new hiring. President Obama last month endorsed the idea of a tax incentive for companies that add jobs, and many will be listening for more details in his State of the Union sp ....(read more) Obama and Congress collide on school improvement funds January 26, 2010 James Rosen McClatchy Newspapers In his first news conference as president, Barack Obama described a rural South Carolina school that was built in 1896 and has walls so old and rickety that they shake when a freight train passes. J.V. Martin Junior High School in Dillon, S.C., Obama said, was ....(read more) Etheridge announces $119k for Kerr-Tar regional COG January 23, 2010 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments (COG) in Henderson, NC has been awarded $119,942 to expand rural and community development in Vance County. The Kerr-Tar COG was among 43 recipients in 27 states who were selected to receive p ....(read more) Etheridge supports early cancer detection January 21, 2010 North Carolina News Network A bill sponsored by North Carolina Rep. Bob Etheridge which promotes early detection for cancer was passed by the U.S. House on Wednesday. Etheridge, the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, offered legislation to support the designation of ....(read more) Talent kicks off annual event January 19, 2010 CAITLIN MULLEN Sanford Herald For those celebrating at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center Monday, it was "a day on, not a day off." Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday celebration brought about 250 children, parents and grandparents out for praise and singing to remember the civil rights activis ....(read more) Etheridge given award by NC Ag group January 15, 2010 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U. S. Representative Bob Etheridge proudly accepted the Outstanding Service Award from a joint-meeting of Corn Growers Association of NC, the NC Cotton Producers Association, the NC Small Grain Growers Association, and the NC Soybean Producers Association on Wedn ....(read more) Etheridge proposes bill to create millions of jobs January 12, 2010 Loretta Boniti News 14 Carolina North Carolina Rep. Bob Etheridge says he has a plan to create nearly 5 million jobs over the next two years. Etheridge, a Democrat, has unveiled the Hiring Act of 2010, an incentive-based proposal to encourage businesses to start hiring again. This means hirin ....(read more) Etheridge pitches job stimulus January 12, 2010 BY JOHN MURAWSKI News and Observer With chronic joblessness dominating the economic debate, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge said Monday that he plans to introduce a stimulus bill that would pay businesses to start hiring again. Etheridge, a Democrat whose district includes portions of Wake, Johnston ....(read more) Wake gets $28M in stimulus money January 04, 2010 RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker announced Wednesday Raleigh and law enforcement agencies are getting $28 million in federal stimulus money. The money will be used for a new fingerprint ID program, mass transit and a waste water treatment plant. Meeker thanked the Obama administ ....(read more) Bob Etheridge's resolutions for the New Year January 01, 2010 Apex Herald After one of the most challenging years in our nation's history, it is with thanks to God that I take time to reflect on the past year and share my goals for 2010. " Work to help businesses create jobs through tax cuts and access to credit, by passing jobs legislation that puts Nor ....(read more) Harnett Company Gets Funds For Military Gear December 29, 2009 Dunn Daily Record Lillington military manufacturer Saab Barracuda will soon be the recipient of money to help manufacture its camouflauge protection equipment. Saab Barracuda will receive $2.8 million as part of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for 2010, which was signed into law b ....(read more) School bonds still untapped December 27, 2009 BY LYNN BONNER News and Observer Congress made a tantalizing offer to local governments this year, with no-interest loans for school construction and renovation. But nearly a year after the school construction bonds were approved as part of the federal stimulus package, few school districts ....(read more) U. S. 401 Widening, CU Pharmacy Get Funds December 22, 2009 By TOM WOERNER Dunn Daily Record Harnett County is getting money for two major projects as part of a large appropriations bill recently signed by President Barack Obama. A total of approximately $900,000 was allotted in the bill for expansions to U.S. 401 in Harnett County and for the Campbell U ....(read more) Etheridge votes for jobs and defense bills December 17, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted Wednesday in favor of the "Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010" and H.R. 3326, the 2010 Defense appropriations bill. Both bills include important e ....(read more) Etheridge honored by NC Agriculture and Tobacco foundations December 14, 2009 Terri Leith Perspectives online The joint luncheon meeting of the N.C. Agricultural and Tobacco Foundations on Nov. 11 was quite a red-letter day for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Thats because the meeting was occasion for the annual presentation of the Ag Foundations two Disti ....(read more) Etheridge votes for infrastructure appropriations December 11, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted in favor of H.R. 3288, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010" which makes targeted investments to rebuild our economy. The bill passed th ....(read more) Price, Miller, and Etheridge to hold jobs roundtable December 11, 2009 From NBC17 RTP  U.S. Representatives David Price (NC-04), Brad Miller (NC-13) and Bob Etheridge (NC-02) will come to the Raleigh area to host a jobs roundtable with representatives from Triangle area industries. According to a release from their offices, the congressmen are seeking input fr ....(read more) Etheridge votes to extend tax provisions December 10, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted yesterday to approve H.R. 4213, the "Tax Extenders Act of 2009". The bill passed the House by a vote of 241-181. "Today's bill reduces taxes on Ameri ....(read more) Etheridge statement on Obama's jobs proposal December 09, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina-member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement in response to the President's jobs proposal: "North Carolinians are suffering, and it is good that the President and C ....(read more) Etheridge Supports Medicare Bill December 04, 2009 Garner Citizen Rep. Bob Etheridge voted to support H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009, Thursday, Nov. 19. The bill, passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 243-183, will create a system for Medicare payments to physicians that protects seniors, preserves t ....(read more) Agriculture secretary says farmers can be energy leaders November 24, 2009 By Paul Woolverton Fayetteville Observer American farmers, known for providing the nation with food and fiber, need to add another product to their catalog: Energy. That is a key message U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack had for about 230 people gathered at the Kiwanis Club's Farm Cit ....(read more) Etheridge votes for Medicare doctor payment reform November 23, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Rep. Bob Etheridge voted last week to preserve and expand seniors' access to their doctors by supporting H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 243-183 and will create a stable sy ....(read more) U.S. Ag Secretary Tours Hog Operation November 23, 2009 TOM WOERNER Dunn Daily Record Harnett County got a rare visit from a federal cabinet official Friday when U.S. Agriculture Commissioner Tom Vilsack toured a western Harnett County hog operation. Secretary Vilsack toured the hog farm of Tom Butler. Mr. Butler has a unique system of capturing h ....(read more) Never too late to honor a veteran November 13, 2009 TOM WOERNER Dunn Daily Record Two veterans were finally honored for service they gave their country during both World Wars at the annual Harnett County Veterans Day service in Lillington Wednesday. Medals and decorations were presented to the families of Pvt. Thomas P. Winburn of western Harn ....(read more) Historic vote just a start November 12, 2009 Spring Hope Enterprise The political junkies who watched Saturday's debate and late night vote on health care reform in the U.S. House of Representatives were treated to history in the making. It was the first time in more than 60 years of futile trying that a comprehensive health care bill passe ....(read more) Fulfilling our commitment to veterans November 11, 2009 Special to the Sampson Independent By Bob Etheridge As we observe Veterans Day, I ask you to reflect on the service and sacrifices of our veterans, both past and present. This year, as our military continues to be engaged in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, let us also take the time to honor our tr ....(read more) Families Of WWI, WWII Vets To Be Honored November 11, 2009 By TOM WOERNER Dunn Daily Record For The Record Harnett County will add a special touch to this year's annual Veterans Day celebration, honoring two heroes from two World Wars. U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge will present awards to the families of Pvt. Thomas P. Windburn and Cpl. Haywood Butler at ....(read more) Federal rule could disqualify EC teachers in NC November 04, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Monday requesting that he review and postpone a recent Department decision which will adversely affect North ....(read more) Seniors Raise Health Care Issues November 04, 2009 Garner News Rep. Bob Etheridge visited the Garner Senior Center Oct. 26 to speak with more than 40 senior citizens about health care reform, current legislation being considered by Congress and important issues seniors will want address in any reform bill that is passed. Issues discussed at th ....(read more) Delegation anxious over visa changes November 04, 2009 Under the Dome News and Observer North Carolina's congressional delegation is asking the U.S. Department of Labor to listen to farmers before making changes to the visas used by seasonal farm workers. Rep. Bob Etheridge, a Lillington Democrat, sent a letter co-signed by the state's other memb ....(read more) Ag Secretary Vilsack to speak at Farm City luncheon November 03, 2009 Gregory Phillips Fayetteville Observer The Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville has bagged a high-profile headliner for Farm City Week this year. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will be the featured speaker at the Farm City awards luncheon Nov. 20. Organizers have tried to snag the country' ....(read more) Etheridge to host telephone town hall October 30, 2009 Under the Dome News and Observer U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge will hold a telephone town hall Wednesday to gauge constituents' thoughts about the latest health-care reform bill. Etheridge, a Lillington Democrat, attended several town hall meetings over the August recess to discuss health care. Nex ....(read more) Etheridge votes for small business investment act October 30, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted to support the Small Business Financing and Investment Act which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 389-32. The legislation will provide small businesses with access to the loans and in ....(read more) U.S. Representatives stand up for non-profits October 30, 2009 Carolina Newswire Jane Kendall, president of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits, today applauded U.S. Representatives Brad Miller (Raleigh), David Price (Chapel Hill), and Bob Etheridge (Lillington) for being among the 44 Members of Congress who stood up for the millions of people employed by America ....(read more) Triangle Congressmen Applaud $200M Investment in Smart Energy Grid Technology October 28, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson U.S. Representatives Bob Etheridge (NC-02), David Price (NC-04), and Brad Miller (NC-13), today applauded an announcement that Progress Energy has been awarded a $200 million grant as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The federal grant will e ....(read more) Etheridge discusses health care with seniors October 21, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, met yesterday with more than 100 Raleigh senior citizens at the YWCA to discuss the health care reform proposals which would have direct impact on them and ar ....(read more) Cumberland program gets grant to help families cut energy bills October 20, 2009 John Ramsey Fayetteville Observer A $3.56 million chunk of the federal stimulus package will help families in Cumberland and Sampson counties cut their heating and cooling costs. U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge was downtown Monday afternoon to announce the grant awarded to the Weatherization Assistan ....(read more) National Guard families gather to celebrate October 19, 2009 By Matthew E. Milliken Durham Herald-Sun MORRISVILLE -- Families of National Guard soldiers from around the Triangle gathered at the Morrisville Army National Guard Armory Sunday afternoon to celebrate their contributions to the country. Hundreds of civilians, and a number of uniformed soldie ....(read more) Etheridge supports agriculture appropriation October 09, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Rep. Bob Etheridge today supported H.R. 2997, the Agriculture Appropriations Act as one that will protect Americans' food safety, boost rural economies, and help feed struggling families. H.R. 2297 also cuts millions of dollars from programs that are not worki ....(read more) Franklinton receives grant for sewer project September 30, 2009 Franklinton Times The town of Franklinton received a grant this week that puts an economic development project on the fast track while cutting out significant debt. Town staff, officials, engineers, Hardee's representatives and town property owners have been planning a sewer line to run on the ....(read more) Etheridge votes to stop Medicare increase September 28, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Washington, D.C. - Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined an overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives on Friday to pass the Medicare Premium Fairness Act, H.R. 3631. The legi ....(read more) Etheridge votes to extend benefits to unemployed September 25, 2009 Sanford Herald Staff Reports U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted Tuesday to extend unemployment benefits to unemployed workers. "North Carolina's workers have been hit hard in this economic downturn," Etheridge said. "Extending benefits for folks who are having trouble find ....(read more) Etheridge Wants More Money For BRAC-Impacted Schools September 18, 2009 By TOM WOERNER For The Record U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge is working on legislation he hopes is going to bring federal dollars to the local area to help with military-related growth. Rep. Etheridge offered an amenendment to the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009. That bill direct ....(read more) Congressman Etheridge's visit to Central Carolina C.C. GreenCentral September 04, 2009 Carolina Newswire PITTSBORO - Congressman Bob Etheridge was in his native element Sept. 1 as he toured the green programs at Central Carolina Community College's Chatham County Campus. Etheridge saw the excavation underway to build the college's Sustainable Technologies Building and the Chath ....(read more) Students tout program's successes September 03, 2009 By ERIN ZUREICK Sep 2,2009 SANFORD - Abilia Rivas is a disciple of Even Start. She spreads the word about the benefits of the program, sending friends to sign their families up for classes that aim to provide education opportunities for parents with young children. "Everything I learned I ....(read more) North Carolina Democrats say House Health Bill on track September 02, 2009 By Steven T. Dennis Roll Call Staff Two North Carolina Democratic House Members said Tuesday that the House health care bill remains on track to pass later this year and attacked Republican plans as too friendly to the health insurance industry. In a conference call organized by the Democra ....(read more) Babington turns up the heat August 28, 2009 By John Henderson Rocky Mount Telegram Thursday, August 27, 2009 After seeing a demonstration of Bob Babington's field feeding system, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge said he was impressed. On a tour of the Rocky Mount plant that produces the equipment on Thursday, Etheridge watched company of ....(read more) Etheridge touts health care reform August 25, 2009 RICK MERCIER Clayton News-Star U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, D-Lillington, said he remains behind President Barack Obama's efforts to reform the nations health-care system. The seven-term congressman, who represents the 2nd Congressional District, which includes Johnston County, said he would not ....(read more) Etheridge health care reform interview August 23, 2009 SANFORD - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) said Friday that while the current bill before Congress isn't perfect, he's confident Americans will have a reformed health care system by year's end. Etheridge and his aid Don Owens sat down with The Herald for an hour-long discussion on health ca ....(read more) Health care reform can't wait any longer August 20, 2009 Fayetteville Observer As debate over health care reform rages on, much of the smoke billows out of concerns about what universal health insurance coverage will cost. It's a legitimate concern, which we share. But it misses a more important point - what failure to reform health care will cost. ....(read more) Harnett County health buses unveiled August 14, 2009 Fayetteville Observer Staff report LILLINGTON - A Harnett County health care center unveiled two new mobile medical buses that will be used to serve county residents beginning in September. Sheila Simmons, chief executive officer of First Choice Community Health Centers, said the buses will ....(read more) Etheridge attends health care forum August 13, 2009 ABC 11 LILLINGTON (WTVD) -- US Representative Bob Etheridge answered questions during a health care discussion in Lillington Wednesday evening. The town hall meeting lasted over two hours, as hundreds of residents voiced their opinions. The event took place inside a multipurpose room at Ce ....(read more) Health reform still has support August 08, 2009 By Kristin Collins, Staff writer News and Observer PINE LEVEL - A group of constituents gathered around plates of biscuits and eggs this morning to tell U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge that they want a national health insurance plan. Grover Creech, a retired pharmacist from Smithfield, told Etheridg ....(read more) Etheridge Energy Vote Praised August 06, 2009 Spring Hope Enterpise Dear Editor: I'd like to offer a public "thank you" to Congressman Bob Etheridge for recently voting "yes" on the "American Clean Energy and Security Act." His support of the significant legislation should be applauded by every American. The ACES Act will move our na ....(read more) Garner police get $172K in new COPS grants August 05, 2009 Garner Citizen Staff reports U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced Thursday, July 30 that the Garner Police Department will receive $172,356 to hire another police officer. "COPS [Community Oriented Policing Services] funding ensures th ....(read more) Health care reform a booster shot for economy August 05, 2009 Sanford Herald By BOB ETHERIDGE U.S. Congressman Aug 5,2009 North Carolinians know that a vibrant, affordable and accessible health system is critical to our state's progress, public health and economic prosperity. Due to long-term investments by our state, North Carolina has many of th ....(read more) Health Centers Get $550K For E-Records August 04, 2009 My NC U.S. Representatives Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) and Brad Miller (D-Raleigh) Monday announced that they have secured $550,000 for Enhancing Quality Utilization by Integrating Primary Care (EQUIP) at Wake Health Services, Inc. The funding was included in the House Labor, Health and Human ....(read more) Etheridge sponsors tax relief for family farms July 28, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced today that he has co-sponsored H.R. 436, the Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009. The bill would make permanent the cu ....(read more) A Push to Strip QSCB's Tax Credits July 23, 2009 Patrick Temple-West The Bond Buyer WASHINGTON - Rep. Bob Etheridge, D-N.C., today will urge Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to quickly issue guidance on qualified school construction bonds, specifically how to strip and sell the bonds' tax credit in the secondary market. Geithner will b ....(read more) Etheridge votes for PAYGO July 23, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted yesterday to restore fiscal discipline to Congress by supporting H.R. 2920 - the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009 (PAYGO). The Act would require th ....(read more) Etheridge Introduces Bill To Assist Poultry Farmers July 10, 2009 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge of Lillington has introduced legislation intended to provide temporary compensation to N.C. poultry producers who lost contracts when a processing plant declared bankruptcy. The legislation would provide emergency funds to help these farmers "survive the current economic d ....(read more) Etheridge wants June 26, 2009 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced legislation today which would establish May 2010, as "Early Detection Month" for breast cancer and all forms of cancer. "America has more than tw ....(read more) Congressmen: Sampson's potential for growth strong despite economy June 24, 2009 by Billy Todd Sampson Independent The two U.S. representatives, along with Sampson County manager Rick Moorefield shared their thoughts on the state of the community Tuesday morning during a public forum held at Sampson Community College and sponsored by The Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce's ....(read more) Etheridge encourages NGMS students to get involved June 22, 2009 SUSIE POTTER, GCNT Congressman and U.S. representative Bob Etheridge spoke to eighth graders at North Garner Middle School about the value of receiving an education Monday, June 15. The presentation was sponsored by the College Preparoty Success Program, an elective course taught by Susie Daughtr ....(read more) Etheridge statement on health care reform draft June 21, 2009 Jason Feingold Home In Henderson (WASHINGTON, DC) - The chairmen of the three House panels with jurisdiction over health care reform unveiled their discussion draft for national health care reform in the House of Representatives. Congressman Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina Member of the H ....(read more) Candlelight vigil remembers ConAgra employees June 12, 2009 WRAL Local clergy and officials remembered killed and injured ConAgra Foods employees during a candlelight vigil Friday night at Wake Baptist Grove Church, at 302 E Main St. Employee Tony Curtis was in the Con Agra plant during the explosion. The stairs he was standing on disappeared underneat ....(read more) Etheridge: restore cuts to military education June 05, 2009 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, a Democrat from Lillington, says he is urging the Pentagon to reverse a recent decision to increase middle-school class sizes and remove dedicated teacher assistants from kindergarten classrooms on military bases. In a news release Thursday, Etheridge says he has written ....(read more) Dunn Honors 18th Airborne General June 02, 2009 BRENDA BUCHANON News Editor A soldier's soldier is how Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin III was described yesterday at an event in Dunn honoring his leadership as the commanding general of the 18th Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg. Gen. Austin is the first African-American to serve in this capacity. On ....(read more) Etheridge tours water plant set to benefit from stimulus funds June 02, 2009 By GORDON ANDERSON Jun 02, 2009 SANFORD — Congressman Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) took a tour of the city of Sanford's water treatment plant with city officials Monday, getting an up-close view of one project that will be a beneficiary of the federal government's stimulus legislation. The ci ....(read more) Etheridge to meet with City Council May 31, 2009 By Gordon Anderson May 31, 2009 SANFORD — Congressman Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) will meet with the Sanford City Council Monday at to discuss projects which have been - and could be in the future - impacted by the federal stimulus package signed into law in February. Already the city has re ....(read more) Electrifying Car Conference May 27, 2009 By Kerry Hall, NBC17, Updated: May. 27 6:53 pm RALEIGH, N.C. - People pondered the future of transportation Wednesday at a conference called 'Electrifying Transportation: A Road to Energy Security' at North Carolina State University. Luncheon speaker Dr. Daniel Sperling, director of the Univ ....(read more) Etheridge: Build schools, expand internet December 11, 2008 News and Observer U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge will push for the federal government to build new schools and expand rural Internet access. As a newly appointed member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Lillington Democrat will be in a key position to influence new infrastructure spending in ....(read more) Etheridge appointed to Ways and Means December 11, 2008 News and Observer U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge has been appointed to a powerful House committee. The Lillington Democrat was appointed late Wednesday night to the Committee on Ways and Means, which plays a key role in federal legislation on taxes and health care. He will be the first North Carol ....(read more) Congressman seekd federal tornado aid November 21, 2008 WRAL Three members of North Carolina's congressional delegation are asking for federal aid to help families rebuild their homes and lives after last weekend's fatal tornadoes. Democratic Reps. Bob Etheridge and G. K. Butterfield, and Republican Rep. Walter Jones wrote Thursday to the U.S. Smal ....(read more) Etheridge: Help people see inauguration November 14, 2008 Staff Report News and Observer Facing a flood of requests for tickets to the presidential inauguration, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge is asking a committee planning the ceremonies to provide more ways for people to view the event. Etheridge, a Democrat from Lillington, said his office has received ....(read more) County Honors Veterans MIA, U.S.S. Harnett County Memorials Added To Veterans Park November 12, 2008 Tom Woerner Harnett County News It was a day of historic remembrance in Lillington and Harnett County Tuesday as county leaders and veterans from all branches of the service gathered at the county Veterans Memorial Park to remember those who have worn the uniform of the armed services as well as ....(read more) Strive to keep committments to veterans November 11, 2008 Fayetteville Observer By Rep. Bob Etheridge As we observe another Veterans Day and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country, let us renew our commitment to keep these men and women in mind every day of the year. This is especially important in Congress, where there is ....(read more) Etheridge Wins Seventh Term In Office November 05, 2008 Dunn Daily Record Second District U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge successfully defended his House seat for the sixth time and the second time against challenger Dan Mansell, taking in 196,648 votes, more than double Mr. Mansell's 92,116 vote total. "It's terrific," Rep. Etheridge said of the victory. ....(read more) Region Gets Annual Update On Base Realignment Preparations October 31, 2008 Tom Woerner Harnett County News Editor State, county and regional officials heard Thursday planning is still going well for military growth that is now coming to the area as the result of military base closings in other parts of the country. The Base Realignment and Closure Commission, or BRA ....(read more) Army Headquarters Work To Start October 31, 2008 By Henry Cuningham Military editor Fayetteville Observer The Army will break ground Dec. 8 on a $288.5 million headquarters complex, taking the "first step in making the official move" of a four-star command to Fort Bragg. Gil Gilleland made the announcement Thursday to about 300 people at t ....(read more) Some choices for office October 22, 2008 Spring Hope Enterprise It would be easy to forget other important state elections in light of the unusually important presidential race, but voters do have to make decisions now about many other positions, including U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor, state legislators, Council of State ....(read more) Rep. Etheridge Attends 'Back Home' Event October 21, 2008 Dunn Daily Record U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, congressman for the second congressional district, visited his home county and the Harnett County Extension Center to learn about the impacts the local Cooperative Extension program is having on the county and its residents. Cooperative Extension Advisor ....(read more) Independent Weekly Endorses Etheridge October 20, 2008 Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge represents Chatham and parts of Wake County, and accordingly, his focus is on rural and agriculture issues, particularly small and organic farmers. He is a member of the New Democrat Coalition, a group of moderate, pro-business Democrats. He voted for ....(read more) Early Voting Draws Lines October 17, 2008 Corey G. Johnson Fayetteville Observer The proud smile on Henry Sinclair's worn, wrinkled face only hinted at the joy the 84-year-old Fayetteville man was feeling. Although he has lived almost a century, Sinclair's work on farms and railroads didn't afford him time to vote, he said. But Thu ....(read more) Small Farms Bill Becomes Law October 17, 2008 Reece Murphy Dunn Daily Record A bill introduced last month by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge to suspend the "10-base-acre" provision of the 2008 Farm Bill has been signed into law by President Bush. H.R. 6849, which was signed Tuesday, is intended to settle an interpretational difference between th ....(read more) News and Observer Endorses Bob October 16, 2008 Editorial News and Observer BOB ETHERIDGE The lanky lawmaker from Lillington is a people person whose political success on several levels has proved his ability to connect with voters' concerns. He represents a district that is mainly small town and rural but that also reaches into downtown Rale ....(read more) Small Farms Bill Becomes Law October 15, 2008 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Washington, D.C. - President Bush signed into law H.R. 6849, a bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) to suspend a provision in the 2008 Farm Bill that would have put thousands of small farms at risk. Etheridge is the Chair of the Subcommitt ....(read more) Education, economics are Democrat's key issues October 15, 2008 Gordon Anderson Sanford Herald U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge sees the common denominators in his years of public service as education and economic development. "The reason I feel so strongly about education is because it links so tightly to economic development, but also because it says something a ....(read more) Senate Approves Farm Bill Amendment September 30, 2008 Reece Murphy Dunn Daily Record Both the U.S. Senate and House have approved a bill proposed by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge to suspend the so-called "10-base-acre" provision of the 2008 Farm Bill. The amended bill must now be signed by President Bush. "This legislation is good news for thousand ....(read more) House OKs Bragg funding September 25, 2008 By Henry Cuningham Military editor Fayetteville Observer The House on Wednesday approved more than $175 million for military construction at Fort Bragg in 2009. The amount includes all of the presidents requests plus $21.5 million for three more projects. The added money includes $11.6 ....(read more) House approves Etheridge farm bill September 25, 2008 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today approved by voice vote a bill by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) that would suspend a provision in the 2008 Farm Bill that would put thousands of small farms at risk. Etheridge is the Chair of ....(read more) US House votes to override USDA on small-farm pay September 24, 2008 By Charles Abbott Reuters WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill to keep thousands of small farmers eligible for crop subsidies, the first move by Congress to overrule the Agriculture Department on how it has applied the new farm law. Repr ....(read more) Fighting Rising Gas Prices September 19, 2008 Written by Ellen Reinhardt North Carolina News Network WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation introduced by North Carolina Congressman Bob Etheridge to help ensure that gas prices are not being artificially increased by manipulation and excessive specu ....(read more) House passes Etheridge Energy Bill September 19, 2008 Brian Haney Daily Record Reporter The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation yesterday which attempts to keep speculators from artificially increasing gas prices. The bill, H.R. 6604, named The Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008, was introduced by U.S. Rep. B ....(read more) Etheridge Energy Bill Passes House September 19, 2008 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Washington, D.C.  The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 283-133 to pass legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) to help ensure that gas prices are not being artificially increased by manipulation and excessive speculation in ener ....(read more) AG going after price gougers September 17, 2008 Brian Haney Daily Record Reporter The first round of subpoenas promised by State Attorney Roy Cooper to gas stations who dramatically raised their fuel prices after Hurricane Ike was issued yesterday. A total of seven stations were targeted for charging more than $5.49 a gallon last week, som ....(read more) Etheridge to vote for comphrehensive energy bill September 17, 2008 Jason Feingold Home In Henderson Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) announced yesterday that he will vote in favor of a comprehensive energy bill that will increase American oil production, invest in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency technology, end giveaways ....(read more) Etheridge for school construction funds in econ. package September 16, 2008 Jason Feingold Home in Henderson Washington, D.C. - As Congressional leaders prepare an economic recovery package to fund infrastructure projects and create jobs, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) is asking for funds to be included for school construction. Etheridge sent a letter to Spe ....(read more) 'Heroes' bill has slow start September 10, 2008 News and Observer Under the Dome U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge still isn't happy with how the U.S. Department of Justice is handling his "Hometown Heroes" bill. Etheridge, a Lillington Democrat, authored the bill so the survivors of first responders and law enforcement officers who die from heart a ....(read more) No Heroic Effort to Say Thanks September 10, 2008 Greensboro News and Record Editorial As 9/11 proved, heroes are made in a heartbeat. If only we could say thanks half as fast. U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge had that in mind when he sponsored legislation in 2003 to benefit survivors of first responders who die from job-related stress. The bill p ....(read more) Federal Money May Be Coming For Schools September 03, 2008 Tom Woerner Harnett County News Editor Harnett school leaders heard Tuesday there may be federal money on the way to help build new schools to house thousands of students who are expected to come to areas around the county in the next several years. U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge told school board m ....(read more) Etheridge tackles tough issue during break August 15, 2008 By Carolyn Casey Rocky Mount Telegram Friday, August 15, 2008 While Congress is on break, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, D-2nd District, is trying to tackle some heavy material  the latest research by the American Clean Skies Foundation on the untapped natural gas across the country. In its stu ....(read more) Etheridge touts speculation bill August 11, 2008 Barb Barrett News & Observer U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, in town during the summer congressional recess, gave a talk in Raleigh today about energy prices. He talked about his bill to boost the number of federal investigators of excessive oil speculation, saying, "Right now, we need more cops on ....(read more) Etheridge Files For Re-Election February 11, 2008 Raleigh - U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge filed for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives for the Second Congressional District today. Joined by his wife, Faye, daughter Catherine and grandson Andrew, and before State Election Board officials in Raleigh, Etheridge filed the paperwork t ....(read more)

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